bare rock; rock surface; rock face
rough-hewn; incomplete; unrefined; still in the process of being formed
swan (Cygnus spp.); white-feathered bird
to push (a thing) out; to jut out (can have a negative nuance); to protrude; to rise out the trap door (on stage)
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
to relax; to make oneself comfortable
stormy and full of drama; many drastic events in the course of events; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
particularly; only; in the case of
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
statue; picture; picture revealing character
cutting (cloth, paper); judgement; judgment; decision
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
indoor (court, pool, etc.)
to offer; to sacrifice; to dedicate
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
sweet-smelling; scentful; fragrant
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to separate (e.g. a couple); to disrupt (a relationship)
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
skill; dexterity; master hand
to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to have an uneasy conscience
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
receiving an official appointment; being appointed (to the post of)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
taking over (e.g. store or family's headship); subrogation; substitution of one person for another (usu. a creditor)
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
resolution; vote; decision
to take the form (of); to assume a shape